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J8 DPD

1997 Honda Civic

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,460 mi
Last recorded144,460 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 DPD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 144,460 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

none standard exhaust fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 144,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

none standard exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,500 miles

both rear large suspesion bushes splitting

both rear transverse suspension arm outer bushes deteriorating

brake fluid below maximum

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 28 Feb 2013 121,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear large suspesion bushes splitting

both rear transverse suspension arm outer bushes deteriorating

brake fluid below maximum

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 9 Feb 2013 120,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 109,244 miles

n/s & o/s/r trailking arm bushes splitting....

wipers smear....

Fail 28 Jan 2012 109,244 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s & o/s/r trailking arm bushes splitting....

wipers smear....

Pass 29 Jan 2011 102,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 30 Jan 2010 98,927 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

handbrake release stiff

Pass 31 Jan 2009 96,148 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel long

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2009 96,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv gaitors perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel long

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2008 90,045 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2007 80,856 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 80,856 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,359 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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J8 DPD is a 1997 Honda Civic in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 DPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 DPD is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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